An unexpected bug has surfaced in Elden Ring, allowing players to defeat Shadow of the Erdtree’s final boss, Promised Consort Radahn, with ease. Discovered by Elden Ring player Los Ch. ロス, this bug has sparked significant interest and experimentation within the community.

The Discovery of the Bug

Los Ch. ロス, an active Elden Ring player, stumbled upon this peculiar bug and shared his findings online. According to his observations, if players summon two phantoms in co-op mode for the Leda fight and manage to kill her without any of the phantoms dying, Promised Consort Radahn will die before players even reach his bonfire. “Batshit CRAZY Promised Consort Radahn skip,” he exclaimed, accompanying his statement with a video demonstration.

Replicating the Bug

The video shared by Los Ch. ロス shows him and his co-op partners effortlessly defeating Leda. Following this, as he approaches Promised Consort Radahn’s location, the God is slain midway up the steps. Remarkably, there is no fog door at the boss fight entrance, only a lost grace and some blood stains.

Community Reactions and Theories

The Elden Ring community quickly took notice of this bug. Several commenters on YouTube and Reddit shared their own experiences with similar glitches. One player mentioned entering the boss fight as a phantom, only for Radahn to remain invisible and never jump down. Another user reported the glitch occurring during the second phase of the fight on PC.

Elden Ring YouTuber Ziostorm also highlighted this bug, suggesting that it might be caused by the Seamless Co-Op mod malfunctioning. However, it’s worth noting that the initial video showcasing the bug was recorded on an Xbox console, indicating that the issue might not be limited to PC players using mods.

Potential Fixes and Workarounds

Some players have suggested that refreshing the game or resting at a bonfire might resolve the glitch. One player confirmed experiencing the bug twice, noting that each time, the game displayed “God Slain,” awarded runes, and then booted them off. Messaging the host revealed that the boss was still present, and they were able to rejoin the fight upon being summoned again.

The Importance of Co-Op Play in Elden Ring

Co-op play is a vital feature in Elden Ring, allowing players to team up with friends or summon local heroes like Let Me Solo Her (renamed Let Me Solo Him for the DLC) to tackle challenging bosses. This feature is so popular that a mod exists, enabling players to experience the entire game with seamless co-op. Typically, co-op phantoms can only be summoned for single fights, disappearing upon death. While this may deviate from FromSoftware’s original rules, the developers have shown openness to considering such ideas for future games.

Final Thoughts

The discovery of this bug adds an intriguing twist to Elden Ring’s gameplay, offering a unique method for defeating one of its most formidable bosses. Whether FromSoftware will address this bug in future updates remains to be seen. For now, players can explore and experiment with this newfound strategy, adding another layer of excitement to their Elden Ring experience.

Stay tuned for more updates and discoveries as the Elden Ring community continues to uncover the depths of this expansive game.

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